ACDI /
VOCA
Job Title: Finance Manager, Kenya REGAL-AG
Department: Enterprise Development Portfolio
Job Title: Finance Manager, Kenya REGAL-AG
Department: Enterprise Development Portfolio
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
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To: Chief
of Party
Since 1963 and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing
and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy.
Based
in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development
organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness,
financial services, enterprise development, community development and food
security to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil
society.
ACDI/VOCA
has approximately 76 projects in 36 countries and revenues of about $170
million.
Summary: As
part of the U.S. government’s expanded Feed the Future strategy in Kenya,
ACDI/VOCA is implementing a five-year, USAID-funded program to increase
economic growth in the counties of Marsabit and Isiolo by building a more
inclusive and competitive livestock value chain.
The
REGAL-AG program builds upon and deepens the USAID investment in select areas
to improve the inclusiveness and competitiveness of the livestock value chain
in Isiolo and Marsabit Counties while furthering livestock-related economic
opportunities.
A key
focus on the project involves facilitating behavior change in actors all along
the chain – from livestock keepers, to middlemen, traders, transporters, and
buyers – in order to improve their economic resilience and stimulate growth.
In order to garner community-driven, basic infrastructure improvement projects that will help lay the foundation for improved market access for pastoralists, REGAL-Accelerated Growth has established a Community Contracting Fund.
This
flexible contracting mechanism will provide investment in livestock-focused
infrastructure in order to alleviate market constraints and benefit the local
communities. We expect these investments to result in more efficient market
places, and increased revenue for community institutions as well as county
governments.
The Finance Manager will be in charge of the overall financial management of the REGAL-AG program.
The Finance Manager will be in charge of the overall financial management of the REGAL-AG program.
REGAL-AG
builds upon and deepens the USAID investment in select areas to improve the
inclusiveness and competitiveness of the livestock value chain in two counties
while furthering livestock-related economic opportunities.
A key
focus on the project will involve facilitating behavior change in actors all
along the chain – from livestock keepers, to middlemen, traders, transporters,
and buyers – in order to improve their economic resilience and stimulate
growth.
The Finance Manager will be responsible for budgeting and preparing requisite financial statements and reports as well as for establishing and implementing the subcontracts required under the project, including oversight of the Innovation Fund.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.
The Finance Manager will be responsible for budgeting and preparing requisite financial statements and reports as well as for establishing and implementing the subcontracts required under the project, including oversight of the Innovation Fund.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.
Other
duties may be assigned.
1.
Carry out the financial management of ACDI/VOCA project funds,
ensuring strict compliance with USAID rules and regulations, the terms of the
contract, Kenyan law, and ACDI/VOCA policies and procedures (in particular the
Field Financial Manual, the Grants and Contracts Manual, the Procurement
Policy, and the Anti-Bribery & Corruption Policy).
2.
Maintain proper internal controls over the receipt,
disbursement, and administration of all financial resources.
3.
Administer program procurements/purchases, including document
review and approval and ensure support documentation requirements are met and
procurements/purchases are within budget.
4.
Monitor compliance with approved budgets and draft financial
analyses for review and use by the COP and ACDI/VOCA headquarters to
effectively manage operating and project funds. Ensure that regular budget
reconciliations and tracking are maintained in the field for all program
funding sources.
5.
Oversee Preparation and submission of the monthly financial
report, supporting documentation, field cash reconciliation and cash
projections for approval.
6.
Provide oversight and guidance to the preparation of statutory
monthly and annual tax return reports for local tax authorities.
7.
Develop staff capacity in basic aspects of financial management.
8.
Oversee acquisition and management of office property, project
vehicles and bank accounts in compliance with ACDI/VOCA policies and
procedures.
9.
Coordinate closely with the HQ-based Project Accountant, the
HQ-based Project Coordinator, and the HQ-based Contracts Administrator as
necessary
10. Assist
program staff to develop work plans and annual budgets for the project and the
office costs.
11. Collaborate
with internal and external auditors and ensure prompt implementation of their
recommendations
Required Qualifications
- Master
Degree in related discipline (e.g., finance, accounting) with at least 5
years of relevant experience with an international organization
- CPA(K)/ACCA
or equivalent certification
- Strong
experience in Financial management and administration on USAID funded
contracts
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, strong
leadership, negotiation, diplomacy and team work skills
- Experience
in managing team
- Sound
working knowledge of information technology; experience in usage of Quick
Books accounting systems, MS Office software programs and advances
comprehension of spreadsheet and database programs
- Ability
to work in a diverse and multicultural setting
- Proficiency
in English with strong ability to communicating orally
Supervisory Responsibilities:
The Finance Manager will directly supervise the Accounts and Finance Staff.
The Finance Manager will carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with ACDI/VOCA policy and the applicable laws of Kenya.
To be considered for this recruitment, please e-mail your resume to regalag@joinav.org.
The Finance Manager will directly supervise the Accounts and Finance Staff.
The Finance Manager will carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with ACDI/VOCA policy and the applicable laws of Kenya.
To be considered for this recruitment, please e-mail your resume to regalag@joinav.org.
Please
include the position title in the subject line and state your salary
expectation.
Only
finalists will be contacted.
Please
apply by close of business May 11, 2015.